The city is named after William Bingham (1752-1804), a philadelphian politician who earned himself in the region in 1792 as a land buyer and developer. Since 1802, the site, which was originally known as the "Chenango Point", has been populated by Europeans and was declared a Village in 1834 and a city in 1867.

Together with its suburbs Johnson City, Endwell, Endicott and Vestal, Binghamton is today the largest closed urban area of the Southern animal with nearly a quarter of a million inhabitants in the metropolitan area.

By plane

Binghamton has its own airport, the Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM), which is served by Detroit, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. The airport is located 10 miles north-west of the center of Binghamton, near East Maine. There is no public transport connection to the city, except for taxis and shuttle services. However, there are several car rental companies at the airport.

by train

Freight trains are still on the move, passenger trains have not stopped since 1970. The closest Amtrak train station is in Syracuse, some 65 mi away.

By bus

Binghamton has a central 42.1015-75.9107 1bus station for buses and public transport. One of the things you can do with Greyhound is to go to New York City quickly and directly.

On the street

Binghamton is conveniently located at the interstate highway 81, 86 and 88. On the tourist route between New York City and the Niagara Falls, Binghamton marks the center of the route.

Binghamton has a well developed network of public buses (B.C. C. The city is also connected to the suburbs. Local bus company B. C. Transit (pdf)

museum

The staircase at the Roberson Mansion.

Residential space in the Roberson Mansion.

• 42.0937-75.9186 1Roberson Museum and Science Center, 30 Upper Front St. Museum on the western shore of the Chenango River with exhibitions on historical and other topics. planetarium The museum houses the Roberson Mansion, a house built in the early 20th century in the Italian Renaissance style, whose interior is authentic and can be visited. Opened: May 12-17, until 9 p.m. Price: Entry $7 (children up to 4 free. last amendment: no

monument

downtown:

• 42.09804-75.911862Binghamton City Hall type is group name (Collier St): Built in the late 19th century but no longer used as such, the town hall of Binghamton.

• 42.0981-75.911033 Broome County Courthouse type is group name (Court St, on Exchange St): Built in the late nineteenth century, the Binghamton courthouse is in a classic revival style.

• 42.10045-75.913414 Christ Church (corner Henry St & Washington St): Neo-Gothic church from the 19th century.

• 42.09255-75.914775 South Washington Street Parabolic Bridge Type is group name (South Washington St): A bridge that runs from downtown via the Susquehanna River to the south. An engineering performance from the late 19th century.

A high concentration of prestigious 19th and early 20th century buildings can be found in State Street - Henry Street Historic District (between Lewis St, Prospect Ave, Henry St, Water St and Washington St). The Court Street Historic District (between Chenango River, Henry St, Carroll St and Hawley St) is also worth a visit. Here you can find the hotel. a:

• 42.1004-75.90776 Alfred Dunk House type is group name (4 Pine St), residence from the 19th century.

• 42.1-75.905 7Phelps Mansion/The Monday Afternoon Clubhouse type is group name (191 Court St, near Fayette St): 19th century villa.

North and east of Downtown:

• Railroad Terminal Historic District (Chenango St area between Lewis St and Elredge St): The neighborhood around 42.1036-75.9078 8former station of Binghamton type is group name. Many business and industrial buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

• 42.1065-75.86569 New York State Inebriate Asylum Type is group name (425 Robinson St, 5 km east of downtown): Built in the 19th century in the Gothic Revival style, the building of a former drinking care center.

To the west of the Chenango River:

• 42.1057-75.9269 10171-177 Clinton St St Type is a group name: Business buildings from the early 19th century.

• General Edward F. Jones House, 9 Asbury Court. Queen Anne villa from the late 19th century. last amendment: no

• 42.0926-75.918611 Robert H. Rose House type is group name (3 Riverside Dr., Upper Front St): Villa from the late 19th century, queen Anne and Romanesque style.
• 42.0994-75.9195 12 Trinity Memorial Church Neo-Gothic Church from the late 19th century.

• John T. Whitmore House, 111 Murray St, near Main St. Queen Anne villa from the late 19th century. last amendment: no

park

• 42.0991-75.932913 George F. Johnson Recreation Park- green area with a historic horse carousel.
• Ross Park (at the zoo): Green area with a 42.0759-75.9078 14historical horse carousel type is group name.
• 42.0759-75.907815 Confluence Park at the confluence of Chenango and Susquehanna River

zoo

• 42.0755-75.906116 Ross Park Zoo, 60 Morgan Rd. Small zoo opened in 1875 in the south of Binghamton Opened: cf. 10-17. Price: $6. last amendment: no

Binghamton is one of the few cities in the U.S. that have a big inner city department store:

• 42.0991-75.91481 Boscov's, 13-23 Court St. Opened: Mon-Sat 10-21, So 11-17. last amendment: no

Along Clinton Street to the west of Chenango, there are many antique shops, which is why the street is known as antique row.

The closest shopping mall is Johnson City.

• 42.0862-75.9172 Weis Markets, 50 Pennsylvania Ave. Food Opened: 7-23. last amendment: no

The nearest Wegmans supermarket is in Johnson City (650 Harry L. Drive, Johnson City). Just next to this path is the Johnson City Liquor & Wine belonging to the Wegmans chain (670 Harry L. Drive, Johnson City), where wines and spirits are offered in a wide variety and at a much lower price than usual.

means

• 42.1074-75.89271 Cortese Restaurant, 117 Robinson St, corner Griswold St. Tel.: +1 607-723-6477. Traditional restaurant with Italian-American cuisine last change: no

• 42.0989-75.91352 Currys of India, 45 Court St. Tel.: +1 607-722-8181. Indian restaurant last change: no

• 42.0899-75.91353 Whole in the Wall, 43 S Washington St. Tel.: +1 607-722-5138. on the south bank of the Susquehanna River): Restaurant specializing in dishes made from natural ingredients. Rice-groomed and subdued dishes, Mexican options, seafood, tempura. Large selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes Opened: Di-Sa 11.30-21 am, So+Mo closed. Price: Main dishes $8-20. last amendment: no indication.

walking

• 42.1022-75.9096 4 Little Venice Restaurant, 111 Chenango St. Tel.: +1 607-724-251. Restaurant with Italian and American cuisine Price: main courses starting at $13. last amendment: no

• 42.0896-75.91345 Number 5 Restaurant, 33 S Washington St. Tel.: +1 607-723-0555. Restaurant with eclectic American cuisine last change: no

• 42.1021-75.91131 Night Eagle Café, 200 State St. Tel.: +1 607-217-7334. Café with live music last change: no

favorable

• 42.0967-75.91841 Days Inn Binghamton, 65 Front St. Tel.: +1 607-724-2412. Chain hotel on the west bank of the Chenango River Price: from $51. last amendment: no

means

walking

• 42.0973-75.91492 Holiday Inn. Tel: +1 607-722-1212. 8-story hotel on the east bank of the Chenango River with 240 rooms Price: From $111. last amendment: no

• 42.1012-75.91423 Doubletree by Hilton, 225 Water St. Tel.: +1 607-722-7575. Downtown hotel with 204 rooms and suites, latest change: no

• Broome Community College, 901 Upper Front St, in the northern suburb of Dickinson. last amendment: no

• Binghamton University. The university has its campus in the suburb of Vestal. last amendment: no

In medical emergencies, the Emergency Rooms of the Binghamton General Hospital (Park Ave, south of the Susquehanna River) and the Lourdes Hospital (Riverside Dr., west of downtown) are available 24 hours a day.

• 42.1023-75.90681 Binghamton Post Office, 115 Henrty Street. Opened: Mon-Sat 8-17, Sat 9-13. last amendment: no

• Johnson City, shopping
• endwell
• endicott
• Vestal